Funeral Details

Paul D. Kohlenbrener

October 31, 1956 - April 13, 2015

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 2:30 PM

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
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Clergy

Rabbi Aaron Braun

Interment

Memorial Park Cemetery
9900 Gross Point Road
Skokie, Illinois 60076
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Shiva

Kohlenbrener Residence
420 Anjou Drive
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
847.564.2142
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Wednesday following the interment until 9PM, Thursday 2PM - 5PM and 7PM - 9PM, Friday 2PM - 5PM, Saturday night after Shabbat and Sunday 12 Noon - 9PM

Shiva Coordinator
Judy Shapiro 847.668.1908

Memorial Contributions

Response Center
9304 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
www.responsecenter.org




OBITUARY

Paul D. Kohlenbrener, 58

Beloved husband of Lauren nee Leavitt. Loving father of Nikki (Zachary) Goldman, Kaitlin, Jeremy and Joshua Kohlenbrener. Proud "papa" of Brody. Dear son of Bianca and the late Robert Kohlenbrener. Fond brother of JoEllen (Jim) Kerwin and Laury (Shraga) Epstein. Service Wednesday 2:30PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd. (at Niles Center Road) Skokie. Interment Memorial Park. Memorials in his memory to Response Center, 9304 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077, www.responsecenter.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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With love and support for Lauren and the whole family!

Karen Schwartz
April 14, 2015
Paul was a wonderful colleague at Mercer and was a trusted confidant and advisor. My heart aches for his family and breaks for them as well.

Mark Stadler
April 14, 2015
Our love for the family is with you at this most heartrending time. May time and wonderful memories heal your hearts.

David and Joanne Trotter
April 14, 2015
Sincere condolences to Lauren and the whole family for your loss. May you find some comfort in knowing Paul was an amazing individual who touched many people over the years.

The McShee Family
April 15, 2015
There are no words to describe the man that Paul Kohlenbrener was. He was a man who welcomed me into his family, home and life and treated me like one of his own. He inspired me to be a husband and father in much the same way that he was. His loss is devastating and the words that I do not have for the Kohlenbrener family have come out in the form of tears. PK may be gone in person but he lives on in all whose lives he touched. Sending my love and heartfelt condolences to you all.

Brendon McMillan
April 15, 2015
To one of the most loving, kindest and caring person i have ever met, thank you for always making me feel a part of your family, you are one in a million.

Lots of love from South Africa

Laiken McMillan
April 15, 2015
Lauren and family:

I am so sorry for your tragic loss. We will all miss him very much-- i will cherish my memories of a very dear and loyal friend of 30 years,

With deepest sympathy, Jim Long

Jim Long
April 15, 2015
My prayers are with you. I hope that the pain of your loss will, in time, be replaced by the blessings of fond memories.

Al D'Ambrosio
April 15, 2015
Absolutely lovely man, mentor and friend. The hearts of my family goes out to the Kohlenbrener's. He did treat everyone no less than family - very special man. I wish we would have gotten the chance to get that White Sox game in. Very sad to hear this news. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family. He touched many - couldn't think of a better mentor. God bless, Gwen and Ian Flatt

Ian Flatt
April 15, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to you Lauren - and your entire family. Karen, Colin, Sean and I have fond memories of Passover sedars at your home. And I personally have a wonderful image of Paul's big smile - his big personality - and genuine kindness. Wishing the family comfort during this tragic time.

Bob Anderson
April 15, 2015
Our deepest condolences go out to Lauren, Katy, Jeremy, Josh, and Nikky. We are truly sorry and want you to know that Paul will truly be missed by our family. Your family always treated us like one of your own. Our prayers are with your family.

Adam Surkis
April 15, 2015
A great friend, colleague, boss, brother, and family man. A huge impact on so many of us and I'm sure on his family. A time has come to an end way too soon. Thoughts are with family.

Erik Kapelke
April 15, 2015
Paul was one of my favorite people at Mercer and in the world in general. I will miss his wit and friendship.
My condolences to his family and all his other friends.

Bill ODonnell
April 15, 2015
Paul was a great friend, both at Mercer and afterwards, and I will miss him. My thoughts are with Lauren and family in this difficult time.

Paul Zeisler
April 16, 2015
Paul was one of a kind, he was such a great friend to me both at Mercer and after. One of the kindest, generous and caring persons that I have ever known! My thoughts and prayers are with the whole Kholenbrener family, I'm so very sorry for your great loss.

Robert Reardon
April 16, 2015
Dear Lauren and Family,

I just learned of Paul's passing and I am very sorry for your loss.

I first met Paul 25 years ago and will never forget how kind and supportive he was to me at an early stage of my career. Although our contact has been sporadic over the years, his graciousness and encouragement has never waivered.

He will be greatly missed.

Lance Henderson
April 17, 2015
My heart is saddened to hear of Paul's passing. My sincerest condolences to his family and to everyone who knew and loved him. He was a kind man and will be missed immensely.

Vicki Buckman
April 20, 2015
My condolences to the Kohlenbrener Family:

I met Paul, of all places, in the NBC Tower workout center. He was kind and gentle and loved talking about his family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cheryl Cohen-Bugner
April 20, 2015